Frederic Magnien, Cote de Nuits Villages 'Croix-Violette', 2017 Raj's Pick nestled right up against the

nestled right up against the Atlantic coast

starting from 2009 and made in a corner of Wiston’s cellar

focusing on cooler north-facing sites at altitudes above 700m featuring indigenous varieties such as Tortosi

we’ve put it to the test

black cherry and a hint of star anise with a lovely fresh

Frederic Magnien, Cote de Nuits Villages 'Croix-Violette', 2017 Raj's Pick nestled right up against theThe 'Croix Violette' hails from a small, biodynamic plot between Gevrey Chambertin and Fixin (and is named for a local monastery). Frederic Magnien is a unique entity in Burgundy, as he is one of few producers using Amphorae to age his wines. This Cote de Nuits Villages blew us all away. An excellent, modern expression of Burgundy that gives Gevrey Chambertin a run for its money. It holds itself perfectly, with notes of black and red plum, silky